Completing examinations Flashcards
How would you complete a cardio exam?
Fundoscopy
BP in both arms
BP lying and standing
12 lead ECG
CXR
Femoral pulses
How would you complete a respiratory exam?
Sputum sample
SPO2
Peak flow
Spirometry
CXR
BP lying and standing
How would you complete a GI exam?
ISHRUG
(Inguinal lymph nodes, Stool sample, Hernias, Rectal (PR) exam, Urine sample and external Genitalia exam)
How would you complete a GALS exam?
Examine any joint of concern.
Imaging
How would you complete a MSK exam?
Examine the joint above and below.
Neurovascuar examination.
Imaging
How would you complete a full cranial nerve exam?
Corneal reflex
Fundoscopy
Jaw jerk?
Gag reflex
How would you complete an upper limb neurovascular exam?
Pin prick (pain)
Temperature
Cranial nerves
Imaging
How would you complete a lower limb neurovascular exam?
Pin prick (pain)
Temperature
Cranial nerves
Imaging
How would you complete a cerebellar exam?
Cranial nerves
Upper and lower limb neuro
Look at any relevant imaging (CT head)
How would you complete a thyroid exam?
Fundoscopy
Blood pressure
Free T3, T4 TSH
ECG
How would you complete a diabetic foot exam?
Fundoscopy
Blood pressure
HBA1C
Pain (pin prick)
ABPI
Advice on appropriate foot care
How would you complete a vascular exam?
Blood pressure in both arms
ABPI
Doppler for venous insufficency
Blood glucose
Foot exam